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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
3 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
3 h 23 m
Trains on 24 Sept
36
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 36 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W85165+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street7:213h34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:55Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£421One-way1 change- W8520617:213h18Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)20:39Glasgow Central (GLC)£471One-way0 changes
- W85170+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:213h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:00Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£471One-way1 change
- W85182 · W85185+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street12:213h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:08Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£471One-way2 changes
- W85179+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street11:213h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)14:59Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£471One-way1 change
- W8520617:213h18Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)20:39Glasgow Central (GLC)£471One-way0 changes
G89057+
W3416918:503h19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)22:09Glasgow Central (GLC)£851One-way1 change- G89069+W3428717:503h23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)21:13Glasgow Central (GLC)£851One-way1 change
- G89059+C0132019:503h23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)23:13Glasgow Central (GLC)£851One-way1 change
- G89062+W34177+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:503h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:21Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£851One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £380.
Distance: 295 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£81 Average Price | £380 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ):
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) costing on average £81.
A coach is £336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) costing on average £380.
Other travel options to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Coach takes on average 7h 21m.
Tickets start at around £81 compared to roughly £89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £8. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W85170+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 9:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h39 | 13:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
 C04444+C01369+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 9:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 13:35 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| G89045+W34254+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 13:25 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84661+W33912+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 10:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h15 | 14:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| G89047+W33912+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 10:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h32 | 14:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84667+W34033+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 11:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h14 | 15:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W85179+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 11:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h38 | 14:59 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| G89585+W34033+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 11:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h48 | 15:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| C21812+W33935+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 11:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h00 | 15:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W33935+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+G89071 | Delayed 11:54 11:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h47 | 15:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84673+W34016+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 12:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 16:24 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W85182 · W85185+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 12:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h47 | 16:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W85188+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 13:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h38 | 16:59 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| C21811+C01372+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 13:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h04 | 17:41 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W34187+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+G89051 | Delayed 13:41 13:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 17:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84686+W34007+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 14:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h14 | 18:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| G89067+W34007+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 14:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 18:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84692+W34069+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 15:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h30 | 19:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W85196+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | On time 15:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h38 | 18:59 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| C21810+W34292+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 15:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h08 | 19:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W34069+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+G89053 | Delayed 15:41 15:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h47 | 19:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W85206 | On time 17:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h18 | 20:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01319+G89554 | Delayed 17:41 17:33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 21:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34287+G89069 | Delayed 17:53 17:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h23 | 21:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85208+ Y14751+ L88598 | On time 18:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h43 | 22:04 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W34169+G89057 | Delayed 18:42 18:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h19 | 22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C01320+G89059 | Delayed 19:41 19:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h23 | 23:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34180+G89579 | Delayed 20:46 20:33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h36 | 0:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| W34023+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+G89040 | 5:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h47 | 9:36 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84643+W34206+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 6:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h55 | 11:02 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W85165+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 7:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h34 | 10:55 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| C04436+W34046+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 7:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 11:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W34046+G89042+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 7:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h48 | 11:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84651+W34177+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h14 | 12:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W34177+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+G89062 | 8:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 12:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| W84656+W34254+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 13:25 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 4:49 |
Last train 19:33 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains use the Deansgate to Glasgow Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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